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Patent CA-2802771-A1 (CA)
Title: Plastic photovoltaic module and method for fabrication thereof
Inventor: RHEIN THOMAS
IPC: B32B27/30
Filed: 2011-05-30
Abstract: The invention describes a complex for encapsulating solar cells, a photovoltaic module, constructed from the following elements: a top layer consisting of a transparent, thermoplastic plastic and/or a barrier film, and an elastic layer into which the solar cells have been embedded and a barrier film or a barrier plate.
Patent CA-2804024-A1 (CA)
Title: Fibrous plant stalk decorticator
Inventor: LUPIEN JOHN
IPC: D01B1/10
Filed: 2011-06-28
Abstract: A fibrous plant stalk decorticator is disclosed. The decorticator includes a feeding device a breaker roll having a first plurality of blades, and a skutcher roll having a second plurality of blades. The skutcher is positioned such that the first and second pluralities of blades overlap. A plurality of air outlets pass through the blades and are configured to provided pressurized air to the fibrous plant stalk as it is passed through the decorticator.
Patent CA-2806156-A1 (CA)
Title: A biodegradable concentrated neutral detergent composition
Inventor: KNEIPP ANN MARIA
IPC: C11D1/66
Filed: 2011-07-21
Abstract: A biodegradable concentrated neutral detergent composition comprises various chelate compounds, various corrosion inhibitors, an alkaline compound, at least one sequestrant, various surfactants and hydrotropes, and water. The detergent can be highly concentrated, has a good long term shelf life, and when diluted is very effective in cleaning metals such as surgical instruments and prevents corrosion resistance of the metal even in a hard water environment.
Patent CA-2808342-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif de securite pour une roue d'un vehicule
Inventor: DE LIMA BERNARD
IPC: F16B37/14
Filed: 2011-08-16
Abstract: L'objet de l' invention est un dispositif de sécurité (10) pour une roue (12) d'un véhicule, ledit dispositif (10) sécurisant les éléments de fixation (16) de la jante (18) de ladite roue (12) sur un moyeu (14), ledit dispositif (10) comprenant des moyens de blocage (20) en rotation desdits éléments de fixation (16) et des moyens de maintien (21) desdits moyens de blocage (20) sur les éléments de fixation (16), lesdits moyens de blocage en rotation (20) étant constitués de pièces femelle (24) et d'au moins une paroi périphérique (26,26I,26E) contre laquelle lesdites pièces (24) butent en rotation, au moins une partie des éléments de fixation (16) recevant une pièce femelle (24), les moyens de maintien (21) comprenant une paroi supérieure (36) recouvrant les éléments de fixation (16) équipés des pièces femelle (24), et ladite paroi supérieure (36) bloquant la translation desdites pièces femelle (24) le long des éléments de fixation (16), ledit dispositif (10) comprenant des moyens de solidarisation (22) à la roue (12) et ladite solidarisation étant verrouillée mécaniquement.
Patent CA-2809386-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOWE THOMAS J
IPC: C02F1/30
Filed: 2013-03-13
Abstract: Blood or other fluid can be treated with UV or other light, such as using an apparatus that can include a cuvette. The cuvette can include an elongated tube configured to permit passage of light of a desired wavelength into the tube, which can include a fluid inlet at a first end and a fluid outlet at a longitudinally opposing second end. A turbulator within the tube can include a helical baffle segment configured to induce mixing and rotation of fluid flow about a longitudinal axis of the tube. The method can include passing a fluid, from a fluid inlet at a first end of an elongated tube to a fluid outlet at a longitudinally opposing second end of the elongated tube. Mixing and rotational flow of the fluid can be induced within the tube about a longitudinal axis of the tube and light of a desired wavelength can be permitted into the tube.
Patent CA-2809541-A1 (CA)
Inventor: COLLINS MARK
IPC: F24V30/00
Filed: 2010-10-07
Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for heating a liquid, which apparatus comprises: a mixing chamber; dispensing means for dispensing metered amounts of first and second chemical reactants into the mixing chamber to form a reaction mixture so that the chemical reactants undergo an exothermic chemical reaction to generate heat and one or more reaction products; an electronic control device linked to the dispensing means for controlling the dispensing of the metered amounts of first and second chemical reactants; one or more pumps for moving the chemical reactants and reaction mixture around the apparatus; a heat exchanger having an inlet and an outlet for the reaction mixture and an inlet and an outlet for the said liquid, so that when said liquid passes through the heat exchanger it is heated by heat transfer from the reaction mixture; one or more monitoring stations for monitoring one or more physical or chemical parameters of the reaction mixture; the monitoring stations being arranged to communicate with the electronic control device; and a waste outlet for removing spent reaction mixture from the apparatus; wherein the mixing chamber, heat exchanger and the one or more monitoring stations are connected so as to form a loop; and wherein the electronic control device is programmed to cause the reaction mixture to be circulated around the loop at least twice, and optionally to cause the dispensing means to dispense further metered amounts of first and/or second chemical reactants into the mixing chamber; and/or to cause a proportion of the reaction mixture to be ejected through the waste outlet, in order to control the temperature of the reaction mixture passing through the heat exchanger.
Patent CA-2811885-A1 (CA)
Title: Audio device with a voice coil channel and a separately amplified telecoil channel
Inventor: DAVE RUCHIR M
IPC: H04M1/72478
Filed: 2013-04-09
Abstract: A portable audio device has a voice coil audio signal processor in which a desired audio content signal is combined with an anti-noise signal produced by an active noise cancellation block. A voice coil amplifier receives a volume setting and is coupled to an output of the voice coil audio signal processor.  A  speaker is coupled to an output of the voice coil amplifier. In addition, a telecoil audio signal processor also receives the desired audio content, and feeds a telecoil amplifier that receives a telecoil coupling strength setting, followed by a telecoil. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
Patent CA-2812835-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BUTTERS JONATHAN ANDREW
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 2011-03-29
Abstract: An exercise and gait-training apparatus (1A, 1B) is provided primarily, but not exclusively, for use in the rehabilitation of disabled persons but is also suitable for use by sportspersons who wish to correct or alter their gait to improve their performance. The apparatus (1A, 1B) comprises a framework (2) adapted for location above a surface. A harness (15) is provided to support a person relative to the framework (2). An orthosis (23) is also provided for attachment to a lower leg or a foot of one leg of said person. A first pair of first actuators (14a, 14b) is connected to the framework (1) and adapted to move one side of the harness (15) and thereby a hip or a thigh of said one leg of said supported person relative to the framework (2). A second pair of first actuators (26a, 26b) is connected to the framework (2) and adapted to move the orthosis (23) relative to the framework (2). A control means (6) is provided to control and to synchronize operation of the actuators (14a, 14b, 26a, 26b) such that the first leg is moved in a pathway simulating a natural movement of the leg during one of a walking, a running or a sporting activity. Preferably, a second orthosis (23) is provided for attachment to a lower leg or foot of the other leg of said person and an arrangement of second actuators (14a, 14b, 26a, 26b) identical to the first actuators is provided to move the other side of the harness (15) and the second orthosis (23) relative to the framework (2). The control means (6) is then adapted to control operation of all the actuators (14a, 14b, 26a, 26b) such that both legs are moved in pathways simulating their natural movement during one of a walking, a running or a sporting activity. Both static and mobile embodiments of the apparatus (1A, 1B) are possible, in the latter case the framework (2) is provided with wheels (3, 4).
Patent CA-2816375-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ALIBERT MICHAEL
IPC: C10M145/02
Filed: 2011-10-28
Abstract: The present invention describes a motor designed for biodiesel compatibility comprising a particulate filter, a motor control unit being able to inject fuel to the engine in order to increase the exhaust temperature, and a lubricant composition, characterized in that the lubricant composition comprises at least one ester group containing polymer.
Patent CA-2826939-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AZAR MICHAEL G
IPC: E21B10/58
Filed: 2012-02-10
Abstract: A drill bit for drilling a borehole in earth formations may include a bit body having a bit axis and a bit face;a plurality of blades extending radially along the bit face; and a plurality of cutting elements disposed on the plurality of blades, the plurality of cutting elements comprising: at least one cutter comprising a substrate and a diamond table having a substantially planar cutting face; and at least two conical cutting elements comprising a substrate and a diamond layer having a conical cutting end, wherein in a rotated view of the plurality of cutting elements into a single plane, the at least one cutter is located a radial position from the bit axis that is intermediate the radial positions of the at least two conical cutting elements.
Patent CA-2831129-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RHEE BONGJAE
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2013-10-25
Abstract: A touch pen using a delay device and a touch input method thereof and a touch input system and a method thereof are provided. The touch pen includes a body, an antenna embedded on the body configured to receive a wireless signal from a mobile terminal, and a delay device configured to receive the wireless signal from the antenna and to output a reflection signal, corresponding to the received wireless signal, to the antenna after a predetermined time elapses, wherein the antenna transmits the reflection signal to the mobile terminal.
Patent CA-2832273-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZELKHA MORRIS
IPC: A61K31/122
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des compositions pharmaceutiques destinées à être administrées par voie orale, lesquelles compositions pharmaceutiques comprennent une quantité thérapeutiquement efficace d'une combinaison synergique d'un carotène et d'au moins un phytostérol, le rapport dudit lycopène audit phytostérol dans ladite composition pharmaceutique étant un maximum d'environ 5:1 et ladite composition produisant une inhibition synergique de la croissance cellulaire et des effets anti-inflammatoires.
Patent CA-2834099-A1 (CA)
Inventor: VESTAL WILLIAM D
IPC: E06B9/30
Filed: 2012-04-25
Abstract: A cord enclosure assembly to encase one or more lift cords extending from the headrail of an architectural covering, such as a blind or shade system, is disclosed, for the purpose of avoiding exposed cords capable of creating a hazardous loop. The cord disclosure assembly comprises an enclosure having a pivot cup portion and an adaptor. The adaptor is configured to be selectively attached to the pivot cup portion about a pivot point. The adaptor is also configured to connect the enclosure to the headrail about a swivel point. At least one of the pivot point and the swivel point at a top of the enclosure allows the enclosure to swivel, or move in a lateral direction when attached to the headrail. This lateral movement allows the enclosure to be positioned substantially horizontally such that it may be stored under the headrail behind the blind or shade assembly.
Patent CA-2835215-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KLASSEN HENRY
IPC: A61K35/30
Filed: 2012-05-17
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des compositions et des méthodes permettant de traiter, d'améliorer ou de prévenir une maladie de la rétine ou une affection de la rétine; pour améliorer une vision photopique (lumière du jour); améliorer et corriger l'acuité visuelle, améliorer la fonction maculaire, améliorer un champ visuel ou améliorer la vision scotopique (la nuit) par administration de cellules progénitrices rétiniennes. L'invention concerne également des populations de cellules comprenant des cellules progénitrices rétiniennes et des méthodes permettant d'isoler ces cellules.
Patent CA-2837048-A1 (CA)
Title: Expandable devices coated with a paclitaxel composition
Inventor: ZHAO JONATHON Z
IPC: A61L31/16
Filed: 2012-05-14
Abstract: Medical devices may be utilized for local and regional therapeutic agent delivery. These therapeutic agents or compounds may reduce a biological organism's reaction to the introduction of the medical device to the organism. In addition, these therapeutic drugs, agents and/or compounds may be utilized to promote healing, including the prevention of thrombosis. The drugs, agents, and/or compounds may also be utilized to treat specific disorders, including restenosis, vulnerable plaque, and atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetic patients.
Patent CA-2837553-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HILL OTHO DALE
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2011-02-18
Abstract: An online gaming apparatus integrates sensory data and/or gameplay data from a real-world environment, incorporating playback of a recorded instance of a card game, wherein the online game may be delayed or in real-time. Data from a live card game are recorded for delayed playback or streamed live, and a remote player accesses the game online and participates. The remote player may play in the online game at the position/seat occupied by one or more of the original, realworld players. The remote player will receive cards as they were dealt to the original, real-world player that occupied the same position/seat in the original, real-world game. The remote player may able to make strategic decisions during gameplay that differ from those of the original, real-world player, wherein such strategic decisions may affect the outcome of the game for that player. The gaming area may be a casino.
Patent CA-2841421-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARDING DAMIEN
IPC: B07B13/00
Filed: 2012-07-09
Abstract: A method of mining is disclosed. The method includes mining material in a mine in accordance with a mine plan designed to maximise the financial performance of the mining operation at the mine. The mine plan is based on mining to at least produce: (i) recovery grade ore that is valuable and suitable for recovery processing and there is no net economic benefit in sorting the ore prior to recovery processing the ore; or (ii) waste material that is waste and there is no net economic benefit in sorting the material; or (iii) economically sortable ore wherein there is a net positive economic benefit in sorting the ore prior to recovery processing the ore
Patent CA-2841970-A1 (CA)
Title: Methods and compositions for treating asthma using anti-il-13 antibodies
Inventor: TRIPP CATHERINE
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2012-07-02
Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treating asthma, e.g., mild or moderate asthma, in a subject using an anti-IL-13 antibody, or antigen-binding portion thereof.
Patent CA-2843871-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KULCZYK M WOJCIECH KONRAD
IPC: B64D37/32
Filed: 2014-02-26
Abstract: Apparatus and method of monitoring for obstructions in a pipe or channel. The method comprising the steps of: (1) transmitting a wave into a first end of the pipe or channel from a transmitting transducer at a first known location relative to the pipe or channel, wherein the frequency f of the transmitted wave varies in a predictable manner governed by the function f=f(t), where t is time; (2) noting the frequency f tr of the transmitted wave; (3) detecting any reflections of the transmitted wave travelling towards the first end of the pipe or channel at a receiving transducer at a second known location relative to the pipe or channel; (4) determining the frequency f rec of the reflected wave; (5) comparing the frequency f tr of the transmitted wave and the frequency f rec of the reflected wave, being transmitted from and being received by the respective transducers at the same time t; and 6)determining the distance L from the transmitting transducer to an obstruction and back to the receiving transducer from the difference .DELTA.f between the frequency f tr and the frequency f rec.
Patent CA-2845114-A1 (CA)
Title: Implant having adjustable filament coils
Inventor: SENGUN MEHMET Z
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A device having one or more adjustable loops or coils associated with an implant body for use in soft tissue reconstructions is provided. One exemplary embodiment of a device includes a body and a suture filament, with the filament being used to form a self-locking sliding knot disposed on a top side of the body and a plurality of adjustable coils that are substantially disposed on the body's bottom side. Terminal ends of the filament located above the body's top side can be passed through an opening of a Lark's Head knot from opposite sides, thus forming a self-locking sliding knot, and then the terminal ends can be tensioned to adjust a circumference of the coils. Changing a coil's circumference changes a location of a ligament graft disposed on the coil. Other configurations of devices and systems, as well as methods for performing ACL  repairs, are also provided.
Patent CA-2848952-A1 (CA)
Title: Improved tube bird feeder
Inventor: COTE PAUL L
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2014-04-09
Abstract: A tube bird feeder comprising a seed tube having a side wall and at least one feed opening in the side wall, a top ring mounted on a top marginal edge of the seed tube, a cover removably engaged with the top ring, at least one perch mounted on the seed tube proximate the feed opening, and a base member removably secured to the seed tube adjacent the bottom marginal edge, the base portion having a protrusion engaging with an aperture in the seed tube proximate the bottom marginal edge.
Patent CA-2851906-A1 (CA)
Title: Bootstrapping and synthesis of mechanosynthesis tips
Inventor: FREITAS ROBERT A JR
IPC: B82B3/00
Filed: 2013-02-28
Abstract: Processes are described for manufacturing atomically-precise tips using one or more tips in one or more mechanosynthetic reactions to create one or more atomically-precise tips. The processes may employ a variety of feedstock, binding any of a wide range of atoms to a workpiece to build the one or more atomically-precise tips. The processes result in atomically-precise mechanosynthesis tips with a wide variety of possible tip structures using a wide range of feedstock binding elements. Characteristics of such tips that may be used when designing new embodiments are also described.
Patent CA-2853879-A1 (CA)
Title: System for characterizing motion of an individual, notably a human individual, and associated method
Inventor: GROOT STEPHAN
IPC: G01S13/04
Filed: 2012-10-31
Abstract: System (1) for characterizing motion of at least one individual forming a target, comprising a radar emitting electromagnetic signals towards the target and receiving echoed signals, output as radar data, preprocessing means (11) receiving radar data as input and outputting a spectrogram representing time variations of the Doppler spectrum of the radar data, characterizing means (13) configured for outputting a probability density estimation of the state of a target, state means a vector of properties from a target, referred to as state vector, the system being characterized in that said state vector comprises at least one discrete target gait classification variable determining one target gait model among a set of determined target gait models, and a set of discrete and/or continuous motion parameters, the characterizing means comprising estimation means estimating the probability density of said state vector from said spectrogram.
Patent CA-2855864-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JUNG GUNDRAM
IPC: C07K16/28
Filed: 2012-11-19
Abstract: A bispecific antibody format devoid of an active Fc moiety comprising a monovalent binding site for a death receptor and at least one binding site for a cell surface antigen expressed on B-cells, for use in the treatment or prevention of B cell mediated autoimmune diseases.
Patent CA-2857557-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUBOTIC DUSAN V
IPC: E01C7/35
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: A composition to coat a substrate comprising: an asphalt material; a polymer that is not a polyol; and a polyol. The polyol has a molecular weight of about 1000 to about 5000 and/or the polyol is present in an amount no greater than about 30% by weight of the total composition. Coated articles comprise a substrate coated with a coating layer, wherein the coating layer is formed from a composition that comprises: an asphalt material, a polymer that is not a polyol; and a polyol. Methods of improving the processability of an asphalt material comprise combining together an asphalt material, a polymer that is not a polyol, and a polyol, wherein the resultant composition exhibits improved process ability as compared to an asphalt composition that does not contain a polyol.
Patent CA-2857942-A1 (CA)
Title: Frame structure for seat back
Inventor: MATSUMOTO SATOSHI
IPC: B60N2/42
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A frame structure is provided within a seat back and has a seatbelt retractor and a seatbelt guide which is located at the upper part of a seat frame. A frame structure for a seat back is characterized in that the frame structure is configured so as to comprise: an oblique frame member extending obliquely from a first support point toward an upper seatbelt guide installation section, the first support point being located on one end side of the lower part of the seat back in the seat width direction; and a vertical frame member extending upward from a second support point and having an upper end connected to the oblique frame member, the second support point being located on the other end side of the lower part of the seat back in the seat width direction. The configuration in which the oblique frame member and the vertical frame member are provided to the seatbelt guide installation section effectively improves the rigidity of the frame structure against a load acting thereon from front or diagonally front and facilitates a reduction in the weight of the frame structure.
Patent CA-2864922-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GOVARI ASSAF
IPC: A61B5/06
Filed: 2014-09-24
Abstract: A method for displaying information, including receiving measurements, with respect to an invasive probe inside a body of a subject, of probe parameters consisting of a force exerted by the probe on tissue of the subject and temperatures measured by sensors of the probe. The method further includes, responsively to the measurements, displaying in a single map on a display screen a graphical representation of a distribution of the temperatures in a vicinity of the probe and superimposing thereon a vector representation of the force.
Patent CA-2864931-A1 (CA)
Title: Flexible conveyor belt wrapper
Inventor: LEWIS WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: B65G15/56
Filed: 2013-02-22
Abstract: A flexible composite conveyor belt, such as for use as a belt wrapper in overlying combination with a metal belt in cooking or heating operations. The belt includes a protrusion attached to a flexible substrate. The protrusion includes an engagement surface adapted to secure the protrusion to a portion of the underlying metal belt to drive the belt at a same speed as the conveyor belt. Protrusions on opposing ends of the belt negate the need for conventional lacing in securing the ends of the belt together.